Linus Drake Chalupa

Linus Drake Chalupa, 18 months, of Cedar Rapids, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2008. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on Friday, February 15, 2008 at All Saints Catholic Church. Rev. David O'Connor will officiate. Friends may call from 4:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home, where a vigil service will take place at 4:30 PM. Friends may also call at the church on Friday after 9:30 AM. Interment: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Survivors include parents Erin and Taro Chalupa of Cedar Rapids; grandparents Marcell and Yumiko Chalupa of British Columbia, Mary Boland Twomey of Manchester, and Mike and Mary Twomey of Manchester; two aunts, Megan and husband Doug Cole of Ft. Collins, Colorado, and Abby Twomey of Manchester; and an uncle Chris Twomey and wife Lisa of Chicago, IL.

He was preceded in death by an uncle Marc Twomey.

Linus Drake Chalupa was born August 15, 2006 at St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the beloved son of Taro Milan and Erin Kathleen (Twomey) Chalupa. He loved his mommy and daddy, his blue blanket, having books read to him, and eating popcorn and cheetos. He had a winning smile that captured the hearts of all who had the opportunity to meet him. He was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the memorial fund established in Linus' honor.

The Hawkeye Fan

One Last Video

Here is one last video of me. I had just gotten into a phase where I liked to toss my toys all over the room (it's called cleaning up). Mommy and Daddy thought this activity was a little dangerous, but it looks like great fun, doesn't it?

Why didn't I like this stuff last time?

Today, it snowed over 12 inches! While Daddy was shoveling, Mommy took me out to play in the snow. Last time I was out, I cried the whole time. I don't know what I was scared about, because snow is really fun! Did you know you can even eat it?

Here are two videos of me playing in the snow. In the first one, I am standing next to a big snow drift. In the second one, Daddy put me IN the snow drift, and I couldn't get out (but I didn't mind!).

Toys that Make Noise

I have recently learned how to use three of my toys that make noise: the xylophone, the vacuum, and just today, the corn popper.

The xylophone shown below was actually a toy Mommy played with when she was little. The video also shows what I like to do with the blinds.



The vacuum was a gift from my aunt and uncle; remember the ones who always give loud, annoying toys? Well, they succeeded in annoying Mommy and Daddy with this one.



I always liked the corn popper, but only when Mommy would chase me with it. Now I understand how it works, so I can use it all on my own!

They're MY Curls

Dear Hairstylist,

Next time you cut my hair, please be careful. Last time, you cut off all my curls and they are my pride and joy. It has taken me two months to grow them back out.

Sincerely,
Linus

P.S. This is how cute my curls should look.


P.P.S. Grrrrrr!!!!!

I love my blankie